1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1972 Volkswagen SP2
To start off, 1972 Volkswagen SP2 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1972 Volkswagen SP2. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1972 Volkswagen SP2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1972 Volkswagen SP2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volkswagen SP2. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volkswagen SP2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1972 Volkswagen SP2 | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | A 135 | SP2 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1677 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |
